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Old 02-24-2008, 08:51 PM
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if i run a 28/9-1/2/15 slick on a 15x8 ,what backspacing 4.5 or 5.5?
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Old 02-24-2008, 09:01 PM
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It might rub with 4.5" but it is always good to have 5.5" bs.
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Old 02-24-2008, 09:07 PM
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I would go 5.5 backspacing
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Old 02-24-2008, 09:11 PM
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thanx alot just trying not to waste my $$$$$$
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Old 02-24-2008, 09:12 PM
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Yup, 5.5 here as well. What gears/power are you running for that 28" tire?
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Old 02-24-2008, 09:29 PM
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not sure bout gear,4.10 or 4.56.just bought the car,has 331 stroker 750 single line holley roushheads t-5 8.8rear no rear wheels & tires yet,hoping 7.??????
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Old 02-26-2008, 08:01 PM
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5.5
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